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Additional auditions for violins and violas will be held September 12th.  Sorry, we cannot accept any more cellists or bassists.  Please contact Annette Brower for an appointment. String players in grades 3-8 who study privately are eligible to audition. 

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude String Orchestra should be prepared to play the following:

 

Violin or Viola

solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 2 through book 4 sight read music in the keys of F, C, G, and D 2-octave scale in the key of student’s choice

             

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude Chamber Strings should be prepared to play the following:

Violin or Viola

solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 4 or up sight read music in the keys of E flat, B flat, F, C, G, D, and A 3-octave scale in the key of student’s choice

 Please remember the following for your audition:

1. A photocopy of your solo piece.  It will not be returned to you.  You may use music or play from memory.
2. Play the scale from memory.
3. Bring your completed application.  It must include all requested signatures and information.
4. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition time to allow time for tuning and warmup.
5. You will be contacted by e-mail within a week of your audition with the results

Acceptance and Orchestra placement:  will be determined by the Conductor and Executive Director based on technical and musical proficiency demonstrated at the audition.  Children in grades 3-8 will be considered for both orchestras.  Performing a particular piece or scale does not guarantee placement in either Prelude String Orchestra or Prelude Chamber Strings.   

Information:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org   

Audition appointment:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org between May 1 and June 12 for an audition appointment.

Rehearsals:  Saturday mornings at Calvary Church of Santa Ana from late September through April (No rehearsals in December)

Prelude Policies and Guidelines:  click here

 

Tuition:  $360
Concerts:  There will be 3 formal performances.  PCS will also perform at Disneyland and in a combined concert with the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings.  For information about the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings go to www.pacificsymphony.org. 

Field Trip:  November 14, 2009 (8:00 p.m.) at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.  Tickets for orchestra members will be provided.  You must tell Annette by October 10th if you plan to attend.  A ticket will NOT be purchased for you if you do not call or sign up at rehearsal.  Sign up by Oct. 10th if you want to be a chaperone.  Chaperones will be chosen at random.  Extra tickets are available for $20/each.  All seats are in the Grand Tier. 

Scholarships:  There are a few ½ tuition scholarships available.  Contact Annette Brower for information.

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PSO/PCS are sponsored by the Suzuki Music Association of California-Los Angeles Branch/Orange County Chapter